Global Humanities and Social Sciences

Global Humanities and Social Sciences (GHSS) welcomes a range of scholarly contributions across the humanities and social sciences.

Authors should select the manuscript type that most closely reflects the purpose, structure and contribution of their submission. All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their relevance to the journal, scholarly quality, originality and compliance with the journal’s editorial and ethical requirements.

Original Research Article

An Original Research Article presents original research based on empirical, archival, textual, comparative, qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods inquiry. It should clearly explain the research question, relevant scholarship, methodology or analytical approach, findings and scholarly contribution.

Indicative length: 5,000–9,000 words

Review process: Editorial assessment and normally external peer review

Review Article

A Review Article provides a critical and structured synthesis of scholarship in a defined field or area of inquiry. It should move beyond descriptive summary by identifying major debates, methodological developments, research gaps or directions for future study.

Indicative length: 6,000–10,000 words

Review process: Editorial assessment and normally external peer review

Theoretical Article

A Theoretical Article develops, examines, applies or critiques concepts, theories or analytical frameworks relevant to the humanities and social sciences. It should present a coherent argument and demonstrate its contribution to existing scholarship.

Indicative length: 4,000–8,000 words

Review process: Editorial assessment and external peer review where appropriate

Case Study or Practice-Based Research

This manuscript type presents a systematic analysis of a particular institution, community, programme, policy, event, cultural practice or professional setting. Submissions should demonstrate broader scholarly, comparative or practical relevance beyond the individual case.

Indicative length: 4,000–7,000 words

Review process: Editorial assessment and external peer review where appropriate

Research Note

A Research Note offers a concise scholarly contribution, such as focused findings, new data, a methodological observation, a developing research question or a limited but significant study. It should clearly explain the relevance and value of the contribution.

Indicative length: 2,500–5,000 words

Review process: Editorial assessment and external peer review where appropriate

Perspective or Scholarly Reflection

A Perspective or Scholarly Reflection presents an informed academic viewpoint, interpretive argument or critical reflection grounded in scholarship, professional expertise or research experience. It should contribute to scholarly dialogue without necessarily following the structure of a full research article.

Indicative length: 2,000–4,000 words

Review process: Primarily editorial assessment, with external consultation where necessary

Commentary

A Commentary provides a focused and academically informed discussion of a contemporary issue, policy development, scholarly debate, publication or matter of public relevance within the journal’s scope.

Indicative length: 1,500–3,000 words

Review process: Editorial assessment

Book Review

A Book Review critically evaluates a recently published or otherwise significant scholarly book relevant to the journal’s fields of interest. Reviews should assess the book’s principal arguments, contribution, methodology and significance rather than provide only a chapter-by-chapter summary.

Indicative length: 1,000–2,000 words

Review process: Editorial assessment

Length and Review Arrangements

Word ranges are indicative rather than absolute. Longer or shorter manuscripts may be considered where justified by the nature of the contribution.

The form of review is determined by the editorial team according to the manuscript type, subject matter and academic requirements. The editorial team may recommend that a submission be considered under a different manuscript category where this would better reflect its content and scholarly purpose.